Subtract 70/24 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 2 22/24
27/10 - 70/24 is -13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
27/10 = 27 × 12/10 × 12 = 324/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/120 - 350/120 = 324 - 350/120 = -26/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60
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